Beneath the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s golden age lies a chilling tale of fame, excess, and betrayal. Broken Limelight: The Rise & Fall of John Holmes unveils the harrowing life of John Holmes, the man who rose to infamy as the “King of Porn” before spiraling into a dark underworld of addiction, manipulation, and murder. John Holmes seemed to have it all—charisma, notoriety, and a larger-than-life persona that made him a star in the adult film industry. But behind the camera, his life was anything but glamorous. Driven by greed and a crippling drug addiction, Holmes’ choices led him into the orbit of dangerous criminals, culminating in one of Los Angeles’ most notorious crimes: the Wonderland Murders. This riveting true crime narrative unpacks Holmes’ early life marked by abuse and instability, his complex relationships with those closest to him—including his wife Sharon and teenage girlfriend Dawn Schiller—and his descent into the world of the Wonderland Gang. At the heart of the story lies the brutal massacre on Wonderland Avenue, a crime so horrifying it left detectives and Hollywood insiders reeling. Drawing from meticulous research and firsthand accounts, Broken Limelight examines the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition and the dark allure of fame. With the pacing of a thriller and the emotional depth of a cautionary tale, this book takes readers on a journey through the twisted reality behind the headlines. For fans of true crime, Hollywood history, and untold stories, Broken Limelight: The Rise & Fall of John Holmes offers a haunting look at a man whose life became a cautionary tale for a generation.